Length of the van and road-speed increase the problem. Drive below 80, and keep weight around the axles. PS For a reference to that study, look up caravanandmotorhomebooks. I have had severe swaying twice before finding out the problem was caused by the suspension. The caravan is dual axle and fitted with load sharing leaf springs what was happening was sometimes when the wheel hit a bump or hole one of the spring links would lock up and suddenly you were only on three wheels.
I fixed the problem by fitting rocker roller springs and shocks now no sway all all. I beleive that the caravan manufacturers are building 'off road' vans that are far too high above the road and thus raising the centre of gravity and subesquently causing sway.
I have towed vans and driven semi's, and roadtrains for more that 55 years. I cannot see the sense in manufacturing 'vans that have double or more of ground clearance than the tow vehicle. I think that once the registration authorities work this out, then there will be a lot vans that will be considered to be unroadworthy.
My advice: Buy vans only with a lower centre of gravity. You do not need that high clearance even in the most arduous off- road situations. I really appreciate your article. Thanks, for sharing your words of wisdom. Your articles are rich food for thought every time I come across them and are also a true inspiration for those of us who want to get better every day. Thanks for spreading your experience.
Thanks heaps for this info Would still like to learn more as heading solo across Oz in 6 weeks. My water tank is at the back of my 15ft van which I would presume would hold a ltrs. Brought my van 6mnths ago and didn't get a book of instructions to go with it Firstly , great input all round every one. Jeannie , I think you will find that that water tank you speak of is llitres not Sorry hit wrong button, liter tank not Id move it further forward closer to the axle and also try to always have it almost full, to stop the contents sloshing around.
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Reply to this topic Go to topic listing. PMS Towing on the limit. Cleaning exterior plastics on an old van. Hello it is very possible the your tie rod is worn or the tire is low on air. If not try rotating tires if problem continues alignment will need to be checked. My truck acts like the power steering pump is out. But when i drive the steering wheel shakes a lot.
Then it goes away mostly. If i turn a little while driving its shakes again then smooths out! Is that my pump or is it in my gears? Well, that depends on what model truck you have.
But, the belt could be slipping, or the shaft on the pump pulley has broken and will sometimes turn the internals of the pump, and other tiomes not.
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